the force that holds an object in circular motion, pointed toward the center of the circle.

the accelaeration of a body in motion, moving toward the center of an axis, the opposite of centrifugal Back to Toys in Space

the net force acting on an object which produces uniform (constant speed) circular motion

a force directed inward.

Motion along a curve or through a circle is always caused by a centripetal force. This is a force that pushes an object in an inward direction. The moon orbits the earth in a circular motion because a force of gravity pulls on the moon in an inward direction toward the center of its orbit. In a roller coaster loop, riders are pushed inwards toward the center of the loop by forces resulting from the car seat (at the loop's bottom) and by gravity (at the loop's top).

The real force, opposite the fictitious centrifugal force, which keeps someone moving on a curved path from moving along a tangent to that path. In a car moving along a curved mountain highway, the frictional force between the tires and the pavement which keeps the car from going off the side of the mountain.

The force that produces centripetal acceleration.

a force pulling an object toward the center of a circular path as the object goes around the circle

a force that's directed toward a center

a force which is directed towards a center

A center seeking net force that is required to keep moving objects in a circular path. If the requirement is not met, then objects move into larger curved paths or go off on a tangent as they follow Newton's First Law.

The cultural tendency of a set of regional dialects to coalesce into a standard language in response to a center of gravity (cf. Centrifugal Force). The standardization of the Mandarin dialect of Chinese, particularly after the influence of mass media, is an example of centripetal force.

The centripetal force is the force that must act on any object that moves in a circle. This force always points towards the centre of the circle. The centripetal force does not change the speed of the object, but does change the direction in which the object is moving. Circular Motion

Force needed to keep an object moving in a circle. It is always directed to the center of the circular trajectory.

The inwards-acting force that keeps a body rotating around a central point.

The force making a motion is a circle possible, always directed to the center of the circle. To make a (small) object of mass m move with velocity v around a circle of radius R, a centripetal force of magnitude mv2/R must be applied.

The force required to keep an object moving in a curved or circular path. It is directed inwards toward the center of the curved path.

A force which is directed towards the center of rotation.

Force that causes acceleration towards the center of a circular motion. Centripetal means "Center Seeking."

A force exerted on an object moving in a circular path which is exerted inward toward the center of rotation.

Centripetal force is a force that acts upon a body moving in a curved path. This force is directed towards the center of the curvature of the path. It is equal to, but opposite the centrifugal force.

When traveling in a circle or curve, the force that pulls an object towards the center of the circle or curve.

An outwardly pushing force. Think of a bucket swung around your head; the water in the bucket stays there because of the centripetal force.

Force required to keep an object moving in a circular pattern around a center of rotation. This force is directed towards the center of rotation. Common in meteorological phenomena like tornadoes and hurricanes.

The force necessary to maintain a body in uniform circular motion. This force is always directed radially toward the center of the circle.